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AFMAN Met to sanitize Kannywood Yesterday.

It has came to our notice that one of the most popular regulatory body in kannywood called AFMAN - Arewa Film Makers Association of Nigeria met yesterday. Among the purposes of the meeting was to sanitize the industry, make the registration to AFMAN compulsory to all film makers be it actors, scriptwriters, directors and any other guild. Although, some key members of the Association were not in attendance due to the short time noticed, but most of the pioneer actors were present. The meeting stressed on the issue of indispline, immorality and improper conduct among actors. It's part of the issues been discussed the issue of divorced female actors who were actors and married before, but now roaming about using their fame gained from kannywood to do other immoral acts. All these would be tackled according to AFMAN. The Association promised to be fair and just to anybody regardless of his/her stand in kannywood when it comes to sanctions and punishment. Therefore, all actors and other filmmakers were adviced to be careful in all their endevours. Furthermore, the Association expressed its appreciation to the present government of Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for the kind gesture shown to the industry and the establishment Kano Film Institute which would give room for the young and aspiring actors and filmmakers to undergo training before joining the industry. The meeting considered to be a kind of wake up call to all its officials and registered and unregistered members regarding the new development in the association and the industry as a whole. Finally, the meeting ended peacefully and all the people attendance unanimously agreed to call for another meeting any moment from now, but it would be announced a month before time. Nura Abubakar for #KannywoodScene

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Nafisa or AFMAN, Who Is At Fault?

By Ibrahim Umar Bello Twitter @aaramz Two weeks ago, Arewa Film Makers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN)announced that they've suspended Kannywood leading actress Nafisa Abdullahi for 2 years. The association claimed that the actress was suspended for organizing a party in Kaduna, where the participants dressed indecently, and when she was summoned by the association to answer for her actions she refused to honor the invitation. The suspension has generated mixed responses from people both on and off the industry. Sure it does, Nafisa is arguably the best female actor in Kannywood at the moment, the thought of her missing in action for 2 years would be a great loss to the industry, that is trying so hard to be heard. At least that's what many people think, and they've a valid point. On the other hand, some people think what Nafisa did was wrong. Being a great actress doesn't mean she can do any immoral act without punishment. I can't blame them, there should be punishment for immorality, what's worrying is the way AFMAN treat the whole situation. I think Nafisa's suspension has raised so many questions about the credibility of AFMAN due to the way they handle the situation. To be honest, not many people know about them and what they actually do. Nafisa wasn't the only actor that organized a party before but she's the only one punished by the association as far as I know. This beg the questions; how long have AFMAN been active and how did they let other actors get away with similar offense? Nafisa organized the party but some other actors/film makers attended the party, why aren't they punished? Nafisa also claimed that she's not a member of the association, and the question is who are it's members and who aren't arose. Also, does the association have the power to only punished it's registered members or anyone? Clearly, this saga isn't the best way to make themselves known to Kannywood fans and followers. Furthermore, the whole situation has created a kind of confusion between AFMAN and some of the Film Makers. I've talked with Kannywood director Mallam Aminu Saira who is among the members of trustees in the association but only read about the suspension in the News Paper like everyone else. He told me that he acknowledged the fact that Nafisa did something wrong but she deserves a fair trial. He suggested that the association should have given Nafisa a written invitation, which would serve as evidence instead of calling her on phone. And the fact that she was suspended 48 hours after the accusations also isn't fair. My understanding is that, some other film makers have also rejected the suspension. Like most people pointed out, one of the biggest problem facing Kannywood is lack of organization. Kannywood needs association like AFMAN that can guide the affairs of the industry and also fight for the right of the actors and film makers. AFMAN need to involved more respectable film makers within the industry in the association and in their decisions. Hausa movie industry is under much scrutiny from the general public now. People still think they spread immorality which is not true. If AFMAN can get their priorities straight and do what is required, it can be a strong unified body with policies that should make anyone in the industry avoid the acts they have been stereotyped to be engaged in.

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Abdullahi Sani Abdullahi popularly known as Baba Karami is the current President of Arewa Film Makers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN) a body charged with the responsibilities of sanitising with Sunday Trust Kannywood. In this interview, the actor talks about the industry’s development, his recent works among other issues. Excerpts:-...

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My Family Tree

My Great Grandmother is Gerbina "Gerb" Beenes Vanderlaan and this is everything I've found on her family. Mother and Fathers Sides. Hope this is very helpful (:

Heres the beginning of Klaas (Nick) Beenes 

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Hendrik Jans Bot (my great great great great great great great great great grandpa)

-1655- Eemsmond, Groningen, Netherlands-1720

Spouse- Geeske Jurriens

-1655-1720

Children

Jurjen Hendriks Bot

- January 1700- Eesmsmond, Groningen, Netherlands - 5/5/1770- Leens, Groningen, Netherlands

Jan Hendriks Bot

(see below)

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Jan Hendriks Bot (my great great great great great great great great grandpa)

1705 -Eemsmond, Groningen, Netherlands-1753- Ulrum, Groningen, Netherlands

Spouse- Remege Harms

-Unknown- 9/15/1768

Children

Hendrik Jans Bot

-1726- Leens, Groningen, Netherlands - 1768

Lambert Jans Bot

- 11/14/1730-den Hoorn, Netherlands- 5/1806 Leens, Groningen, Netherlands

Eppe Jans Bot

-12/2/1735- den Hoorn, Netherlands- 2/10/1806- Urlum, Groningen, Netherlands

Peter Ignatius Jans Bot

- 1/23/1739- Leens, Groningen, Netherlands- 3/25/1805- Ulrum, Groningen, Netherlands

Geeske Jans Bot

- 3/17/1742- den Hoorn, Netherlands -??? not recorded

Jan Johannes Bottema 

(see below)

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Jan Johannes Bottema (my great great great great great great great grandpa)

-10/19/1745- Den Hoorn, Leens, Netherlands- 2/22/1789

Spouse- Grietje Willems Halsema 

-5/25/1739-12/30/1812

Children- Jan Jans Bottema- 4/15/1763-?? (

Anna Jans Bottema- 3/7/1766- before 1777 (age approx. 11)

Matje Jans Bottema- 5/27/1767-7/21/1837

Helena Catharina Jans Bottema- 1/9/1768- ?? (not recorded)

Willem Jans Bottema- 2/16/1769-9/7/1820

Jan Jans Bottema- 8/4/1771-5/16/1822

Catharina Jans Bottema- 2/28/1773- 2/12/1821

Tjaard Jans Bottema- See Below

Anna Jans Bottema- 5/8/1777- 2/27/1842

Reinje Jans Bottema- 5/8/177- 2/14/1812

Petertje Jans Bottema- 8/14/1780- 6/30/1833

Hermannus Jans Bottema- 1783- 8/30/1806 (23)

Fronika Jans Bottema- 1778- 9/21/1830

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Tjaard Jans Bottema (my great, great, great, great, great, great grandpa)

-10/10/1774- 2/1/1812

Spouse- Remke Jans Pop 

-12/27/1778- 9/10/1853

Children

Gepke Tjaarts Bottema- 1802- 2/3/1812

Margareta Tjaarts Bottema- 4/2/1805- 3/1/1848

Jan Tjaarts Bottema 

See Below

Jantje Tjaards Bottema- 1811- 4/27/1871

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Jan Tjaarts Bottema (great, great, great, great, great grandpa)

-3/25/1080 - 5/15/1858

Spouse- Aafke Ipes van Louten

- 4/15/1804 - 3/26/1841

Children

Ipe Jans Bottema- 1/21/1831- 5/1/1831

Anje Bottema - SEE BELOW

Remke Johannes Bottema- 9/17/1835- 6/11/1862

Ipe Johannes Bottema- 3/3/1838 (Groningen, Netherlands)- ?? USA

Step- Mother- Lisebeth Alberts Bulthuis- 3/4/1799-??? (not recorded)

Child

Johannes Jans Bottema- 8/4/1845-?? (not recorded)

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Anje Bottema (great, great, great, great grams)

-6/19/1832- 2/13/1909

Spouse- Klaas Kampinga

-8/27/1830 - 9/18/1911

Children

Tamme- 10/25/1859- 6/7/1862

Jan- 12/13/1861- 7/3/1862

Janna- SEE BELOW

Tamme- 9/3/1865 - 6/3/1866

Aafke- 9/26/1867-?? not recorded

Tamme- 9/26/1867 - 8/28/1868

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Janna Kampinga (great, great, great grams) 

-3/12/1864-1/30/1903

Spouse- Gerben Beenes

-3/8/1861-12/26/1948

Children

Anje Beenes- 2/3/1892- ?? not recorded

Grietje Beenes- 10/22/1893- ?? not recorded

Aafke Beenes- 10/17/1895 - 10/18/1984

Marten Beenes- 10/10/1885 (Ulrum,Groningen,Netherlands)- 6/4/1965 (Chicago, IL Cook County)

Klaas (Nick) Beenes (my great great grandpa)- 12/11/1886 - 7/2/1956 See Below For More Spouse- Benetje (Bertha) Afman

Jan Beenes- 8/27/1888 (Ulrum,Groningen,Netherlands) - 12/23/1942 (Chicago, IL Cook County)

Arendt Beenes- 6/28/1890 (Ulrum,Groningen,Netherlands) - 2/22/1941 (USA)

Tamme Beenes- 10/26/1898 - 10/23/1959

Enne Beenes- 12/3/1901 - 4/13/1989

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So since I dont feel like confusing myself and you I'm going to stop Great Great Grandpa Nick's Family Tree here (the Beenes side) and start with Great Great Grandma Bertha "Bee"'s Family Tree line (the Afman side). Sound good? Hope so because my head is so stuffed hehe

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Beginning of Benetje (Bertha) "Bee" Afman Beenes

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Roelf Hendrik (Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandpa)

No recorded DOB or DOD

Spouse- Heika Friks

No recorded DOB or DOD

they married in 1734

Children

Hendrik Roelf-See Belorw

Tammes Jans Roelf

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Hendrik Roelf (later known as Henry Kremer) (Great Great Great Great Great Grandpa)

DOB & DOD not recorded

Spouse- Trijn Jans

DOB & DOD not recorded

they married 1/8/1774

Children

Tamme Hendrik Kremer

(see below)

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Tamme Hendrik Kremer (Great Great Great Great Grandpa)

DOB & DOD unknown

was a carpenter

Spouse- Petronella Klasens Hoppenga

-10/12/1817 - 1894 

Married in 1864

Children

Hendrik Kremer- 1847 - Unknown

Nicholaas Kremer- 1849 - Unknown

Aaltje Kremer Afman - Unknown DOB-DOD (See Below for More)

Simon Kremer- DOB-DOD Unknown

Martje Kremer- 5/6/1865 (Uithuizen, Groningen,Netherlands) - 1927 (Holland. MI)

Altje Kremer - 5/8/1865 (Uithuizen,Groningen,Netherlands) - 3/22/1913 (Chicago, IL)

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Aaltje Kremer (Great Great Great Grandma)

-born in Uithuizen,Groningen, Netherlands no recorded DOB or DOD

Spouse- Cornelius Afman

-DOB & DOD not recorded

-Painter

Children

Thijl Afman- no known DOB or DOD - Large Family Stayed in Netherlands

Neltje Afman- no known DOB or DOD- Stayed in Netherlands

Jelte (John) Afman- Sailed to America at 19. Lived in Chicago Suburbs before moving to Sheldon, Iowa. 2 Children - Tracy & Cornelius. Tracy died young and Cornelius gave him 5 grandsons.

Tamme Afman- Lived in Ulrum Raised a family and continued Painting

Hendrik Afman- Married Tamme's wife's Sister. She died young and he remarried. Had red hair. Lived in Leens.

Jan Afman- Painter as well. Lived in Haren which is known as the aristocratic Suburb of Groningen

Cornelia Afman- Nurse. Married Herman Sierink. Had 4 children. 1 became a Pastor

Benetje (Bertha) "Bee" Afman- Moved to America to help John (see below for more)

Klaas Afman- Became a Salesman

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Benetje (Bertha) "Bee" Afman 

-3/11/1894 (Netherlands) - 7/9/1942 (Chicago, IL Cook County, from Nephritis)

Spouse- Klaas (Nick) Beenes

-12/11/1886 (Netherlands) - 7/2/1956 (Chicago, IL, Cook County)

-Diabetic, Had both legs amputated.

Children

Alice Beenes Stoub (1921-2006)

Johanna C. Beenes Perfetto (1942-2009)

Gerbina "Gerb" Beenes Vanderlaan (1942-2001) 

Cornelius Beenes (1926-2000)

Martin Beenes (1928-1928)

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Thats everything I've found. 

Hope this was helpful (: